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Mile End 1889

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hamlet of Mile End Old Town]

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12 JUNE, 1889. 77A
north ward.
Messrs. Cushen and Richardson were nominated.
The names were submitted to a show of hands and there
were
In favor of Mr. Cushen - 45 votes.
„ „ Richardson 22 „
The Chairman declared Mr. Cushen elected.
East ward.
The following members were nominated, viz.: Messrs.
Richmond, Lyon and Davis.
The names were submitted to a show of hands and there
were
In favor of Mr. Richmond 19 votes.
„ „ Lyon 44 „
„ „ Davis 38 „
The Chairman declared Messrs. Lyon and Davis elected.
centre ward.
Messrs. Upton and Cade were nominated.
The names were submitted to a show of hands and there
appeared
In favor of Mr. Upton 47 votes.
„ „ Cade 12 „
The Chairman declared Mr. Upton elected.
XI. Moved by Mr. Upton seconded by Mr. Lacey and resolved
—That the Vestry at its rising do adjourn until this day
fortnight at 7 p.m.
XII. The Clerk submitted the Accounts of the Vestry for the
year ending Lady-day, 1889, as certified by the Auditors
and also read a letter signed by the Auditors.
Moved by Mr. Richardson and seconded by Mr. Brown—
That the letter be printed with the Abstract of Accounts in
the Annual Report.
Moved by Mr. Cushen seconded by Mr. Forster and resolved
—That the letter be received and entered on the Minutes.
The letter is entered accordingly.
"To the Vestry of the Hamlet of Mile End Old Town.
"Gentlemen,
"After going through the Vestry accounts submitted to
"us and which we have duly signed as correct, we cannot
"forbear calling to your attention how inadequate the
"system of Audit is.
"You have an annual revenue of upwards of £40,000,
"and the needs of the Hamlet necessitates a very com-